Special thanks to Backcountry Babes AIARE Level 1 student, Perrin Tourangeau for sharing her awesome piece from her blog PrettyGood4AGirl Two women. Twenty(ish) mountain passes. One hundred miles. And a lot…
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We need more Lead AIARE Avalanche Instructors! A post shared by Backcountry Babes (@backcountrybabes) on Sep 29, 2015 at 6:25pm PDT Backcountry Babes, and all AIARE course providers, need a…
What to do when you get your period in the backcountry? When I’m not working for Babes, I lead trips for high school students. Therefore I am often talking with young women…
Historic Logos Leslie Ross founded “Babes in the Backcountry” in 1997 in Breckenridge, Colorado. As a telemark free skiing champion, Leslie is passionate about teaching women the skills to head…
You’re headed to a 10th Mtn division hut trip in Colorado! Perhaps a Summit Hut Association Hut. What do you really need to bring? 1. Ski Gear Backcountry Skis Touring bindings…
Women of all ability levels join our Backcountry Babes course. Many people wonder which course is best for them. This blog post outlines the general backcountry skills progression to help…
You’re going to a backcountry ski hut! Yay! Untracked pow, great friends, cozy nights. Here’s a packing list to help you prepare for the adventure. All brands mentioned below are…
Going On a Multiday Hiking Trip? Yay! Here’s a backpacking pack list to help make packing easy. This backpacking packing list is for basic, mid-weight, durable, practical, and multipurpose gear….
Grand Canyon Trip Packing List So…You’re going on the Grand Canyon! Congrats! All that’s left to do is gather your personal river gear. Here’s a list to help streamline the…
by Kirstin Nelson ~CO Programs Manager Spring time is one of my favorite times to ski. Especially in Colorado, where I have spent all season looking at fat lines, beautifully…
